Known faults for Fiat.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. FIRE head gasket, belt and coils17 models

   Cylinder head / timing / ignitionSeicento · Panda (I) · Panda (II) · Panda (III) · +13

2. 1.3 Multijet chain, DPF and EGR13 models

   Timing / DPF / EGRPanda (II) · Panda (III) · 500 · 500L · +9

3. 1.9/2.4 JTD intake flaps, EGR and flywheel10 models

   Intake / EGR / flywheelPunto (II) · Brava / Bravo (I) · Marea · Stilo · +6

4. MultiAir actuator starved of oil pressure6 models

   Valvetrain (MultiAir actuator)Panda (III) · 500 · 500L · 500X · +2

5. Dualogic robotised gearbox actuator and pump6 models

   GearboxPanda (II) · Panda (III) · 500 · Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto · +2

6. 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain2 models

   Timing systemDoblò (III) · Scudo (III)

7. Mahle on-board charger failing on Stellantis and Toyota electric vans (2020–2023)2 models

   High-voltage batteryDoblò (III) · Scudo (III)

8. Water ingress in the 1.2 Hybrid 48 V belt starter-generator2 models

   Electrical and electronic systemsGrande Panda · 600

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Lights switch off due to incorrect switch detectionElectrical and electronic systems
• Incorrectly connected Panda side-airbag sensorBrakes and safety
• Incorrect Fiat 500 control-arm/knuckle jointSuspension and steering
• Missing 500e high-voltage battery negative-terminal nutPowertrain and engine management
• Non-compliant 500X airbag-control softwareBrakes and safety
• Stilo front spring breakage from corrosionSuspension and steering